Blooms Taxonomy is "thinking about thinking." The thinking is split into the following categories:

Knowledge

Has memory of previously-learned materials by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers

Comprehension

Has a clear understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

Application

Using new knowledge. Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way

Analysis

Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations

Synthesis

Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions

Evaluation

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria

We use these skills daily and work toward a higher level of thinking through discussion and activities.